Theophil
German (Rare) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Theophil
The name 'Theophil' means "beloved of God" or "friend of God," derived from the Greek elements *theos* (god) and *philos* (beloved/friend).
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Etymology
The name 'Theophil' means "beloved of God" or "friend of God," derived from the Greek elements *theos* (god) and *philos* (beloved/friend). It is used primarily in Christian cultures, notably in early Christianity as the name of the addressee of the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles, and later in German-speaking Protestant regions.
Theophil currently ranks #11,847 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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